(1) An infraction proceeding is initiated by the issuance and service of a printed notice of infraction and filing of a printed or electronic copy of the notice of infraction.

     (2) A notice of infraction may be issued by a person authorized to enforce the provisions of the title or chapter in which the infraction is established when the infraction occurs in that person's presence.

     (3) A court may issue a notice of infraction if a person authorized to enforce the provisions of the title or chapter in which the infraction is established files with the court a written statement that the infraction was committed in that person's presence or that the officer has reason to believe an infraction was committed.

     (4) Service of a notice of infraction issued under subsection (2) or (3) of this section shall be as provided by court rule.

     (5) A notice of infraction shall be filed with a court having jurisdiction within five days of issuance, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

     (6) Failure to sign an infraction notice shall constitute a misdemeanor under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

[2004 c 43 § 2; 1987 c 380 § 3.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- 2004 c 43: See note following RCW 7.80.150.